On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WpTgDowYyM I’m thrilled to share this video from a stellar panel / JCM 2024 Webinar: “Diabetic Foot Management: Latest Breakthroughs and Best Practices” 🦶 👥 Chairs: • Prof. Dr. Jose Luis Lázaro-Martínez • Prof. Dr. Luigi Uccioli 👨⚕️ Speakers: • Prof. Dr. David G. Armstrong • Prof. Dr. Sicco A. Bus • Dr. Venu Kavarthapu • Dr. Marco... Continue Reading →
The multidisciplinary team approach has long been the cornerstone of effective limb salvage. In their recent publication in Federal Practitioner, our friends and colleagues Neal Barshes and coworkers explore the successes and challenges of the multidisciplinary amputation prevention program at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) over the past decade. Their findings offer... Continue Reading →
The Case for Integrated Vascular and Podiatric Care: Enhancing Outcomes and Reducing Amputations In recent years, the integration of vascular and podiatric care has emerged as a crucial strategy in the prevention and treatment of lower extremity complications, particularly for patients with diabetes. The relationship between diabetic foot wounds and vascular disease is well-established, and... Continue Reading →
Screenshot We are pleased to announce the publication of a new manuscript titled "The Who and the How: Understanding Populations and Implementing Limb-Preservation Programs to Maximize Success" by our colleagues Leigh Ann O’Banion, MD, and Christian Campat, DO, from Fresno, CA. This invited commentary, published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, explores the critical elements... Continue Reading →
Authors:Yuki Izumi DPM, Hirotaka Onishi MD, MHPE, PhD, Lawrence A. Lavery DPM, MPH Published in:Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2024 Abstract:The study investigates the management of diabetic foot (DF) care in Japan, a country without podiatrists, using data from a nationwide survey. It identifies the health professionals involved and the tasks they perform, highlighting differences from... Continue Reading →
The Power of Multidisciplinary Teams in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management: Insights from Italian Research In the realm of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) management, the complexity of care required cannot be overstated. A recent comprehensive study by Meloni et al., published in 2024, underscores the critical role of multidisciplinary team (MDT) approaches in enhancing patient outcomes,... Continue Reading →
A recent study by Stephanie Behme, Zeeshan S. Husain, and Olga J. Santiago Rivera, published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, has shed light on the significant impact of podiatric surgery consultation on patient outcomes in a community hospital setting[^1^]. The Study The study, a cross-sectional descriptive analysis, was conducted at a community... Continue Reading →
An important contribution in PLoS ONE by Yingzhou Liu, Menggang Yu, Jamie N. LaMantia, Jennifer Mason Lobo, Justin J. Boutilier, Yao Liu, and Meghan B. Brennan from the University of Wisconsin provides compelling evidence for the effectiveness of specialty care in treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Analyzing a substantial cohort of 27,545 patients with DFUs,... Continue Reading →
In the realm of diabetes management, the complications associated with diabetic foot can be among the most severe and costly. The creation of specialized multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinics has been lauded as a significant advancement in diabetic care. Recent research, including an illuminating study conducted by Pérez-Montes et al., offers robust evidence of the financial... Continue Reading →
SINGAPORE — Professor David G. Armstrong, Founding President of the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) and an internationally recognized authority in limb preservation and podiatry, captivated a diverse audience of healthcare professionals at a recent event hosted by the Podiatry Association Singapore. "It's wonderful to have Professor Armstrong here live to enlighten us with his... Continue Reading →
